Thanks to the City of Portland and our amazing neighbors Sellwood Yoga and The Teal Salon, we were able to expand our patio seating. Come down and enjoy a glass of wine with us to celebrate this week! It might be September, but summer is holding on strong with beautiful weather.
Speaking of September, It’s time for the next Case of the Month. This month we are bringing you a mix of tasty everyday drinking wines and some cool new arrivals to the shop. The case includes 4 whites, 4 roses, and 4 reds for $162 (Saving you $40).
Whites
(SP) 2019 Pago Casa Gran Malvasia, $13
Grapes: 100% Malvasia
Notes: Sustainably farmed + vegan Spanish white. Lean and crisp on the palate with racy acidity and pleasantly floral aromas.
(IT) 2019 San Matteo Gavi, $14
Grapes: 100% Cortese di Gavi
Notes: Easy going Italian white. Balanced minerality and acidity, green apple and citrus.
(IT) 2019 Marchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi D.O.C., $16
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Notes: The Marchetti family has been making stand out Verdicchio for generations. Fresh limestone, nicely textured, with a playfully acidic lime-ade finish.
(FR) 2019 Domaine de Montfaucon Viognier, $19
Grapes: 100% Viognier
Notes: Full-bodied and stone-fruit forward with a tangy crisp finish. Delicious!!
Roses
(FR) 2019 Chateau de Roquefort Corail Cotes de Provence Rose, $22
Grapes: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, and Carignan
Notes: Scents of rose petals and strawberries, gentle silky texture, complex savory finish.
(OR) 2019 Chris James Cellar Rose, $15
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Fuller bodied Rose with watermelon jolly rancher and citrus notes.
(IT) 2018 Scarpetta Frico Rosato, $12
Grapes: Blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo
Notes: Light bodied and very drinkable rose from Tuscany. This one is a porch pounder!
(FR) 2019 Cochonnet Rose 1L, $21
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah
Notes: Organic + Biodynamic. Peach and apricot with robust minerality and a dash of floral notes.
Reds
(OR) 2018 Crowley Winery, Dundee Hills, $20
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Crowley is one of our local shop favorite Pinot producers. This bottle definitely over performs for the price with classic red and blue fruit tones, subtle forest floor herbs, and a lightly earthy structure.
(FR) 2018 Les Carderes Rouges, $14
Grapes: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan
Notes: Great go-to value red from southern France. Nice dark density, dark plum, blackberries, with food-friendly tannins and leather.
(IT) 2019 Ca’ La Bionda Valpolicella, $18
Grapes: Blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Mollinara
Notes: Elegant and light, with tart red berries. Great pairing with pasta!
(OR) 2017 Roxy Ann Winery ‘Honor Barn Red,’ $18
Grapes: Blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
Notes: Dark, rich black fruit, with toasty oaky aromas. Dusty cocoa and vanilla finish.
In addition to our Case of the Month, Jon has picked out some fun new arrivals and something a little funky for you to enjoy.
New Arrivals and Staff Picks
2019, Vina Clavidor ‘Cepas Viejas’, $14
Grapes: Blend of Viura and Verdejo
Tasting Notes: Great Spanish ‘Cepas Viejas,’ or old vines- here planted over seventy years ago. Sustainably farmed, and naturally fermented. Ripe peach blossom aromas, with crisp citrus in the finish. Great pairing with spicy foods!
2018, Francois Carillon 1611 Puligny-Montrachet, $25
Grapes: 100% Aligote
Tasting Notes: Aligote can, at times, be a somewhat austere savory and mineral driven white wine. However, this selection by Francois Carillon is stunningly accessible. It has a clear fruity nose, with lovely strawberry juiciness in the mouth. Clean finish, nice refreshing length.
2019 Can Sumoi La Rosa, $20
Grapes: Blend of Sumoll, Parellada, and Xarello
Tasting Notes: Biodynamic farming and natural fermentation. Pale pink rose with a light and lively mouthfeel. Ripe red raspberries. Great pairing with herbed fish and veggies!
Geek of the Week
2017 Olianas Perdixi, $28
Grapes: Blend of Bovale, Carignano and Cannonau
Tasting Notes: Remarkably bold and rustic red from Sardinia. Full-bodied and savory, with a unique Ferric undertone that carries through the dark wild berry fruit. This wine is outstanding!